A polynomial P is given. P(x) = x^4 - 16 (a) Find all zeros of P, real and complex.

Kyran Hudson

Kyran Hudson

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2021-09-03

A polynomial P is given.
P(x)=x416
(a) Find all zeros of P, real and complex. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list. Enter all answers including repetitions.)
x =?
(b) Factor P completely.
P(x) =?

Answer & Explanation

StrycharzT

StrycharzT

Skilled2021-09-04Added 102 answers

Step 1
P(x)=x416
for zeros
x416=0  from  
(x2)242=0{a2b2=(ab)(a+b)}
(x222)(x2+4)=0
(x2)(x+2)(x2+4)=0
(x2)(x+2)(x2+22)=0
x2=0
x=2
x+2=0
x=2
x2+22=0
x2=22=22x(1)
x2=22i2
because
i2=1
x=±2i
or x=2i,x=2i
Consequently, polynomial zeros P(x)=x416
are 2,2,2i,2i
Step 2
P(x)=x416
P(x)=(x2)242
P(x)=(x24)(x2+4)
P(x)=(x222)(x2+4)
P(x)=(x2)(x+2)(x2+4)
or P(x)=(x2)(x+2)(x+2i)(x2i)

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